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Committee considers ending CLASS membership and hiring one‑on‑one state advocacy contract

Policy and Legislative Committee, Hamilton County Department of Education · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Administration recommended dropping CLASS membership and contracting individually with a state advocate (name referenced in the packet) for a six‑month trial to support legislative work; proposed cost is lower than current CLASS fees and the administration will present a contract for the board to vote on.

As part of the legislative discussion the administration recommended ending the district’s membership in the CLASS coalition and entering a six‑month, one‑on‑one contract with an individual advocate (name referenced in materials and discussed in committee) from Jan. 1 through June 30 to support state‑level advocacy.

Administration said the proposed contract would cost about $3,500 per month, less than the district’s current CLASS cost (referenced at $5,000 per month), and would provide a trial period to assess whether a smaller, tailored arrangement better serves Hamilton County’s legislative needs. Members who commented supported meeting the prospective advocate and acknowledged contract savings could be allocated to other priorities, such as coaches.

Committee discussion did not include a formal vote on the contract; administration said the agreement will be brought to the full board for approval.